On the cat scan I had recently there were aortic annulus calcifications, multiple punctuate liver calcifications which are likely granulomas from prior healed infection and I take calcium with vitamin D. Should I be taking calcium vitamins?
On the cat scan I had recently there were aortic annulus calcifications, multiple punctuate liver calcifications which are likely granulomas from prior healed infection and I take calcium with vitamin D. Should I be taking calcium vitamins?
A healthy valve permits blood flow in one direction with each heartbeat. Stenosis is narrowing of the valve opening and a severely narrowed opening will restrict the amount of blood pumped with each stroke. This condition places a stress on the heart that will/may cause heart failure, etc.
Replacing or repairing the valve are the only options when there are symptoms and/or the condition is severe. Preventive measures such as proper diet, life style modertion, not smoking, control blood pressure, etc. is all one can do.